Job Description:

As a qualified candidate for our Senior PeopleSoft Financials Project Manager position, you will have a functional PeopleSoft background and will have managed multiple public sector implementations of PeopleSoft Financials.

You will be responsible for managing implementations of software systems conversions, integrations, and/or upgrades to client specifications. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Establishing project approach and setting standards for reporting and deliverables
  
• Delivering engaging, informative, well-organized presentations to executive-level personnel
  
• Managing the day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope including budget, schedule, risks, milestones, and deliverables
  
• Generating an implementation plan including resource requirements, assignment breakdown, and task lists
  
• Implementing and administering project controls including status reports, change control, and issue resolution processes
  
• Overseeing the team of resources that may include both consultants and client personnel

Estimated 75% - 100% travel (typically 4 days a week at the client site and 1 day at home). Location is negotiable, as long as you have access to a major airport; however Dallas or a major Texas city is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years overall implementation and upgrade PeopleSoft experience with focus on the Financials application (version 9.0 or higher)
• Extensive functional knowledge and multiple hands-on implementation experience with PeopleSoft Financials
• 2+ years Project Management experience within PeopleSoft, including responsibility for budget and personnel
• Public Sector experience required
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to gain consensus
• Excellent verbal and written communication and facilitation skills
• Bachelors Degree highly preferred
• PMP Certification highly preferred, but not required
• Consulting Skills - Proven ability to:
  • Plan and execute projects within budget and timeframe parameters
    
  • Balance, set, and manage client expectations and priorities
    
  • Understand client's business and systems requirements and offer suggestions for improving such processes
    
  • Successfully handle project changes, issues, and risks
    
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing, in both individual and team settings
    
  • Approach tasks in an organized and structured manner, and impart this knowledge to the client and to consultants
    
  • Build and maintain a positive rapport with the client and other personnel through team building and leadership skills
    
  • Represent company to clients and prospects in business presentations and individual interviews
• Implementation/Technical Skills - Has demonstrated skills and an in-depth understanding in all of the following areas:
  • Use of reporting tools (nVision, Crystal, Query, SQR, etc.)
    
  • Conversion processes, tools and interfaces
    
  • Formal and informal training
    
  • Planning and executing complex test systems
    
  • System security
    
  • Client-server technology
    
  • Project management software tools (Microsoft Project, Project Workbench, etc.)

eVerge recognizes that an employment relationship is an investment. Employees invest their knowledge, skills, and time with us, and in return, we provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, training, and a challenging environment with a path for growth. Please visit our website at www.evergegroup.com for more information.

Positions are full time regular employment opportunities. No agencies or contractors please. Agency resumes will not be accepted.

eVerge Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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